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Lake Harding

Lake fishing  Alabama · 06:24 - 18:47

Lake Harding is a lake in Alabama. Most people come here for Bluegill, White Bass and Largemouth Bass.

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Good 65% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
76%
89°
Thu
74%
89°
Fri
75%
94°
Sat
76%
94°
Sun
83%
86°
Best day
Mon
77%
89°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
79°F
Air temp
91°F
Wind
7 mph
Pressure
30.17 inHg → stable
Clouds
95.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:39–07:39 Day 07:39–17:32 Dusk 17:32–19:32

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 14:51–16:51 Major period 02:51–04:51 Minor period 09:59–11:29 Minor period 20:12–21:42

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

13:00
91°
14:00
92°
15:00
92°
16:00
92°
17:00
91°
18:00
87°
19:00
83°
20:00
83°
21:00
81°
22:00
79°
23:00
78°
00:00
77°

Likely catch now (9 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
61%
Active through the day, overcast lifts the bite.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
60%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
36%
Overcast lifts the bite.
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Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
24%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
20%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are Bluegill, White Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Black Crappie and Flathead Catfish.

Bluegill is generally most active around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try red, yellow and bright tags for bluegill.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Lake Harding, also known as Bartlett's Ferry Lake, is a 5,850-acre (23.7 km2) reservoir on the Chattahoochee River. The lake is formed by Bartlett's Ferry Dam, and the border between Georgia and Alabama traverses the main channel along the western side of the lake. The Georgia side lies entirely within Harris County while the Alabama shoreline's entirety is in Lee County. Lake Harding is a deep lake with a depth of over 100 feet (30 m) at the dam itself.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Harding?

Anglers here regularly land Bluegill, White Bass, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Black Crappie, Flathead Catfish, Channel Catfish and Blue Catfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Harding?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Lake Harding?

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Lake Harding right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 34%.